Minors Division:  League Age 9 - 10 

• A moderately competitive level with some rule modifications.
  
• This division continues development and is designed to introduce players to pitching.
• Players should already be able to hit, throw and catch with proficiency.
  
• Defensive positioning becomes more specialized.
• 100% kid-pitch.
• Typical Skills: consistent ability to throw and catch, can hit an easy pitch most of the time, hitting balls to the outfield more often. 
• Stealing is permitted with some exceptions.  Players have an increased awareness of more complex situations.
  
• Team selection by skills assessment and team draft in March.  
• Players registering for a Minors team will need to attend the skills assessment.
  
• "Home Plate" Umpire/Coach will call balls/strikes.
• Teams and families practice good sportsmanship. Providing positive encouragement, and respecting coaches, umpires and opponents.
• Scores and standings are kept for the first time and there is a tournament.

• The season starts Mid-April and typically ends in early June with a City Tournament for the top seeded teams at the end of the season.
  
• Games are 2 times per week and practices can be up to 5 days a week, depending on the coach.
  
• Required Equipment - Mitt, Cleats, Baseball Pants, Athletic Cup. Personal Bats must meet Little League Safety Standards.
  
• This division will have an All-Star team representing the division at the end of the season.